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Basketball - NBC SportsTue, 03 Mar 2015 20:26:30 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: gmsinghhttp://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/24/spoelstra-heat-frustrated-by-hard-fouls-to-wade-lebron/comment-page-2/#comment-98437
Thu, 31 May 2012 13:12:10 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-98437These are excellent points, except for the fact that BASKETBALL IS THOUGHT OF AS A NON-CONTACT SPORT. “Why can’t these guys just tough it out like rugby players?” Answer: because they are basketball players. If these things are reviewed after every single game and fines and suspensions get tougher and tougher it will stop.
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Mon, 28 May 2012 23:04:42 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-97583The Pacers were outclassed by better basketball players, as is usually the case when inferior talent meets superior talent. What the Heat and Spoelstra have done is not unprecedented in professional basketball: They sent messages to their team, to the other team, and to the referees through the media. Everyone does it. Frank Vogel did it before the series even started. It is the logical pursuit of a competitive advantage, and any competitor would be silly not to pursue it.
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Sat, 26 May 2012 21:44:27 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-97228Tyler better stay on his game or else: http://youtu.be/UVspaHILMZ4
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Sat, 26 May 2012 16:01:58 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-97178Your comments make no sense. These guys are whining about hard fouls, and Wade and Pittman committed the dirtiest fouls of the whole series. The Pacers, a team that isn’t afraid to take some shots of their own, were clearly outclassed by the dirty, flagrant fouls by the Heat.
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Fri, 25 May 2012 17:32:57 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96949Pacers in 7. Whoops!
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Fri, 25 May 2012 14:08:07 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96885giroux – I never said they didn’t get veteran calls. Veterans get veteran calls all the time. Not just in Miami. Spoelstra did what hundreds of other coaches have done before him – including Frank Vogel before the series even started. He tried to get a message through to the officials via the media. Big deal. It happens with every coach, and will continue to happen with every coach. Deal with it.
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Fri, 25 May 2012 12:58:50 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96864Yes that I can agree with. But he didn’t tackle the guy. C’mon
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Fri, 25 May 2012 12:49:38 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96859Well where are they on this logical evolution you propose,gmsingh? Have they evolved into crybabys from bullies? If that’s the case, how can they still be dirty? Or is it possible that people are so genuinely disenchanted with the Heat for reasons beyond even their own explanation that they simply pick the most convenient word out of a hat to express their simmering rage rooted in absolutely nothing other than the fact that the Heat are clearly better then every other team in the East, at the very least? Please, enlighten me with your wisdom.
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Fri, 25 May 2012 11:55:12 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96844@ duane888 – I was making reference to your tackle comment not “holding”.
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Fri, 25 May 2012 11:46:42 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96843Are there are any bullies that don’t turn out to be crybabies? What a stupid comment.
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Fri, 25 May 2012 04:18:09 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96777bears – Um, What? I don’t have a dog in this fight, buddy. My favorite team was knocked out in round one. You didn’t present me with any “facts” to refute, you gave me your opinion. Which is fine. Who am I to say if it’s right or wrong? I have about as much a chance of changing your opinion of the Heat as you have of changing my opinion that you’re a moron.

I find a great deal of irony in the people who spend time on here whining about other people whining. The public swaying of officials, exaggerated flailing on contact, and all-out “flopping” have always been a part of the NBA. Always have been, always will be. You’d be a damn fool to not try and exploit every single inch of competitive advantage you can muster. If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying, blah blah blah, cliche cliche cliche…

I would suggest you refrain from being so upset about everything and simply enjoy basketball, it’s actually a lovely game.

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Fri, 25 May 2012 01:46:03 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96750THESE R THE PLAYOFFS. What’s next, players are gonna ask for gear like Football. Rugbee is a physical sport and they don’t cry. NBA is tough n if u don’t want to play physical then I suggest golfing. Stop whining and play hard. The Refs finally are letting u guys play hard. It’s the playoffs. Play hard that’s why u get paid millions.
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Thu, 24 May 2012 23:46:45 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96733Penguins out!!
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Thu, 24 May 2012 22:57:25 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96722Pullng lebrons jerzey to stop a break away dunk IS the cheapest,dirtiest foul ever to my enjoyment of the game.that should totally be a flagrant 1 every time
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Thu, 24 May 2012 22:45:08 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96721@ metalhead65

Indiana went ahead in the series bcuz Miami lost their mojo in the last 5 mins of game 2 which carried over into game 3 being a blowout. In fairness, neither team could hit a basket late in game 2, so the game could of went either way. Had Miami won, this series would of been over already.

I wouldn’t say Indiana went away from their inside game. I would say Miami tightened up the defense (2nd half of game 4). They are the 2nd seed for a reason and it was the defense that got them there. Just ask the Knicks who are lucky they weren’t swept.

Lastly, Miami got away from their game bcuz Indiana started to play physical. I don’t think Indiana played soft in game 5. Miami just said ok, Indy wants to be physical, so lets be physical back and see what happens. Result was a game 5 blowout.

To clarify, i was only referring to Haslem’s foul on Hansbrough as sending a message not to take liberties with our star player. Hansbrough also knew it was coming. The look on his face after the foul confirmed it.

Pittman’s foul was unnecessary, but i guess he wanted to send a message of his own.

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Thu, 24 May 2012 22:04:37 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96710I love how the Heat are “whiners” but yet all i see on these posts everyday are a bunch of jealous whiners whining about the Heat’s whining. Gotta love hypocritical fans. Grow up
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Thu, 24 May 2012 22:01:16 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96709Do YOU ever stop whining ??
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Thu, 24 May 2012 21:37:34 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96702The alleged incident didn’t happen in any NBA event and the charge was dismissed. What should/could the NBA do?

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Thu, 24 May 2012 21:36:43 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96701Sorry man, looks like you will be the only one “bowing down” to those 2 dudes…..Maybe you should get off the Heat sack a little bit man?

Funny though, between the KING and FLASH there is only 1 championship ring combined….might want to switch those nicknames around if I was them

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Thu, 24 May 2012 21:28:01 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96697Awwwwww, get off the Heat’s sacks! You guys are all haters on here. Probably Pacer fans! Sorry, it’s over for you guys, we’ll see u in October for the preseason. Sound like to me, a lot of you on here are doing a lot of whining and crying. Just stop it and get over it, the KING and FLASH rules, GO HEAT, you all bow down, hahaha!
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Thu, 24 May 2012 21:24:42 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96696The Heat haven’t show-boated since the ridiculous event where Lebron guaranteed all those titles. An event in which they gave supplies and food to the homeless, and perhaps employing hyperbole to give some cheer for those less fortunate. Nobody talks about that, but whatever.

Their last celebration I can remember(Lebron kneeling, seeming to count his blessings and being thankful) after closing Boston, a super-physical tough series, really bugs you that much, after a year?

Or what about The Decision? Is that still bothering you after two years? That raised a shitload of money for the Boys and Girls club. And if you’re mad because players moved where they wanted to move out of friendship and desire to win, instead of being shopped and moved around by owners with business interests only in mind, then I think you’re not

What the hell does your comment say? That the heat are crybabies. Congrats, you’ve really added to the conversation, not to mention, you took blueintown’s bait. You really look dumb in this situation.

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Thu, 24 May 2012 21:01:14 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96687You know, if I’d been in the league as long as D-Wade has, sustaining as many hard fouls and getting pulverized on as many drives to the basket as he has, I would probably be lashing out in the way he is lately, as well. I don’t condone it, don’t get me wrong. He’s getting some payback, and it’s out-of-control recently.

These fouls being glossed over by the league and officials is not his fault, though…

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Thu, 24 May 2012 20:52:58 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96685I’m so tired of people getting pissed about players wanting calls. Every single player lobbies for calls. Stop pointing out the false absurdity that ONLY the heat do this. Wade had an emotional game three, was awful, should have been ejected but his presence only added to our downfall that game. It’s practically a gift from the ref’s to the Pacers that he was allowed to stay.

The Pacers have been physical bullies, are way bigger and heavier. Played like it too early in the series. They get socked in the face (once called for, albeit illegal and the other a criminal act, if you ask me) in one game and the Heat haters have the balls to call them pussies and bullies in the same breath. GIVE ME A BREAK.

Take your licking and get out of the way as our two players beat your 5 + supposedly deep bench. Idiots

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Thu, 24 May 2012 20:37:29 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96683it may have resulted in and 1’s but the point is this dude is still whining in public about fouls. you’re a grown man whining about people touching you in a sport. if it’s not called, it’s not called move on. you’re gonna sit there and act like lebron and wade don’t get veteran calls? please.
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Thu, 24 May 2012 20:37:05 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96682Blueintown—just like a coward with a homer point of view. Instead addressing the facts I presented you found an iPhone predicted word that didnt belong. Good for you! You really showed me!
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Thu, 24 May 2012 20:30:51 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96680Heat are like the television TNT. They know Drama! Any excuse to get an edge because these punks can’t win straight up! I hope they get Bosh back soon, because I do not want there to be any excuses from these so called “Men” when they fail to capture another championship.
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Thu, 24 May 2012 20:27:21 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96678Did you really say its NOT a cheap shot? So looking behind you to see who is coming then throwing an elboe into their throat isnt cheap? Is this MMA or NBA?

I think as fans we expect retaliation but not severe ones. Was Haslems shot not enough? Why did Pittman feel the need (as a BENCH player) to throw that?

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Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:05 +0000http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=96636#comment-96676Yet Lebron has only had 2 fouls TOTAL, called on him the last two games. That my friends is a defensive first teamer!
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